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According to three Stanford scientists, lack of human biological material is a “major bottleneck to progress” for medical ...

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These advances have made it possible for scientists to create pigs with organs that are more compatible with human biology, ...

Science journalist and self-proclaimed eco-nerd Ziya Tong had her home, food and body tested for microplastics while making ...

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Scientists have successfully transplanted a pig’s liver into a human for the first time, raising hopes this could one day ...

Space changes the human body in many ways. From bone loss to bloated faces, here's how microgravity and radiation affect the ...